Tanner Scott was unable to close out the game in the ninth inning, resulting in a blown save that contributed directly to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-2 walk-off loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The loss completed Milwaukee’s sweep of the series in a tense 10-inning matchup at American Family Field. This Tanner Scott blown save loss marks his sixth of the season, one shy of his career high set in 2022 with the Miami Marlins.
Earlier in the game, Tyler Glasnow made a strong return from the 60-day injured list, pitching five innings while allowing just two hits and an unearned run. Glasnow recorded five strikeouts but walked three batters. This was Glasnow’s first start since April 27, the day before he was placed on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Pitching Details and Key Moments During the Game
Despite some early trouble in the second inning when the Brewers loaded the bases with one out, Glasnow managed to escape the jam by striking out the final two batters in the lineup. Meanwhile, Brewers’ starter Jose Quintana limited the Dodgers effectively, pitching six innings with only one run allowed. Quintana, who entered the game with a 5.96 ERA at American Family Field this season, continued his history of success against the Dodgers by holding them hitless until the fifth inning.
Quintana’s first hit allowed was a two-out single by Esteury Ruiz, who took advantage of a hit-and-run play that exploited defensive positioning. James Outman drew a walk on a questionable check-swing call, and Shohei Ohtani added a crucial walk on a borderline pitch to bring in a run. The Dodgers briefly held a 1-0 lead after Ohtani’s walk, but errors from Will Smith—including a balk and a throwing error at third base—helped the Brewers score the tying run in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Tense Late-Inning Drama and Final Walk-Off Score
The score remained deadlocked until Mookie Betts delivered a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, giving Los Angeles a narrow lead. However, Tanner Scott’s failure to secure the save in the ninth allowed the Brewers to rally and send the game into extra innings. Ultimately, Kirby Yates surrendered the winning run to Milwaukee in the 10th inning, handing the Dodgers a heartbreaking series-clinching defeat.
Dodgers’ Struggles Against Winning Teams Continue
This loss extends the Dodgers’ losing streak to six games, their longest skid since April 2019. The team’s record against opponents with winning records has fallen to 21-22 this season, highlighting ongoing difficulties against competitive squads. The Dodgers have now dropped all six games in a grueling nine-game stretch against teams above .500 leading up to the All-Star break.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. How fast does Tanner Scott throw?
A. Since 2016, Tanner Scott has pitched 7,530 times as recorded by the PITCHf/x system. This includes games from the MLB Regular Season, World Baseball Classic, and Spring Training. In 2025, he mainly uses his Fourseam Fastball, which is 96 mph, and his Slider, which is 88 mph.
Q. What is Tanner Scott’s walk rate?
A. Scott won’t succeed if he continues to allow 6.9 walks every nine innings.
Q. Is Tanner Scott a closer?
A. In 2022, Tanner Scott stepped in as the closer for the Marlins, a team that lost 93 games. It was his first time regularly finishing games after years of showing strong skills but lacking steady performance. Scott’s own success grew, even though he was playing for teams that often didn’t win.
Q. Was Tanner Scott a closer?
A. Tanner Scott played on teams that often ended up in last place. While with the Orioles, this happened frequently.
In 2022, he became the closer for the Marlins, a team that lost 93 games. This was his first experience finishing games.
Before this role, Scott had shown potential as a closer, but lacked consistency in that position.